The Pack Goat [Paperback]

John Mionczynski (Author), Hannah Hinchman (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Pruett Publishing Company (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871088282
• ISBN-13: 978-0871088284
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful , you'll want packgoats..., July 2, 2000

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Marc and Gloria Flora (Helena, MT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Pack Goat (Paperback)

This is a great read whether you own goats or are just curious! Mionczynski's years of astute observation, training and use of pack goats can catapult you years ahead in raising and training your own herd... or at least make you roll out of your chair laughing at the caprious caprines you'll meet throughout the book.

After reading this book several years ago, my husband and I jumped right into packgoating, despite minimal prior livestock experience. With Mionczynski's book as our primary resource, our herd has grown to 12 -- all well-mannered, happy and healthy.

To those of you past your backpacking prime, here's a great way to keep getting into the remote country you love without breaking your back or knees or shoulders or... And you'll have some wonderful four-legged friends in the backyard between hikes.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Pack Goat, June 13, 2000

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This review is from: The Pack Goat (Paperback)

"The Pack Goat" contains a wealth of arcane goat behaviour knowledge, and an interesting introduction to the art of goatpacking, by the father of goatpacking. It is not a how-to book, but does give you plenty of ideas on how to get started with your packgoat.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, practical advise on raising, training, and packing with goats, May 10, 2008

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tgs "tgs" (georgia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Pack Goat (Paperback)

I will keep this book for as long as I have goats or an interest in them. Very down to earth common sense book on picking out,raising, training and packing with goats.